Software Engineer IV - Java Backend developer

Candescent (Digital First Holdings LLC); United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Candescent is a forward-thinking technology company transforming how financial institutions deliver Intelligent Banking experiences. They seek an expert Java backend developer with 9+ years of experience to design and optimize transactional, multi-tenant systems.

You'll work in cloud-based environments (GCP, AWS) using Spring Boot and microservices, collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate user stories into scalable solutions and drive agile development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent.
• 9+ years of software development experience with Java.
• Strong foundations in data structures, algorithms, and concurrent programming.
• Experience designing and troubleshooting transactional systems and microservices with Java EE, Spring Boot, and cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

• Convert user stories into scalable, user-centric backend solutions.
• Collaborate across cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, high-performance systems.
• Work with multi-tenant cloud technologies and DevOps practices to build and deploy services.

Skills

Java

Data structures

Algorithms

Concurrent programming

Microservices

Spring Boot

Cloud (GCP/AWS)

SQL/NoSQL

JVM performance

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Git

Jira

Docker

Kubernetes

Tomcat

IntelliJ/Eclipse

Terraform

Job description

Candescent is a forward-thinking technology company transforming how financial institutions deliver Intelligent Banking experiences. We unite digital banking, account opening, and branch solutions that power and connect digital banking, account opening, and branch solutions—creating seamless engagement across digital, remote, and in-person channels.Our Experience-Led, Intelligence-Driven approach combines human-centered design with data, automation, and cloud-based innovation. Built on an API-first architecture, our extensible ecosystem enables institutions to adapt quickly, integrate easily, and unlock new opportunities for growth—turning every customer interaction into a moment of clarity, confidence, and connection.Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent9+ years of experience in software development using JavaStrong foundation in data structures, algorithms, and concurrent programmingExpertise in designing and troubleshooting transactional systemsExperience with microservices architecture, Java EE, Spring Boot, Spring, Cloud, Hibernate, Oracle, PostgreSQL, BigTable, BigQuery, NoSQL, Git, Pub/Sub, Data Flow, AI development toolsExperience in native and hybrid cloud environments like GCP, AWS and Agile developmentProficient in Java, multi-tenant cloud technologies, and tools like JiraSkilled in translating user stories into scalable, user-centric solutionsStrong collaboration and communication skills for cross-functional teamworkAnalytical problem-solver with attention to detail and structured thinkingExperience with Java IDEs (Eclipse, IntelliJ, AI tools), application servers (Tomcat), scripting languages (JSON, XML, YAML, Terraform), Git, Maven, Devops, LINUX.Build and Deployment Pipeline technologies: Docker, Nexus, KubernetesStatement to Third Party AgenciesTo ALL recruitment agencies: Candescent only accepts resumes from agencies on the preferred supplier list. Please do not forward resumes to our applicant tracking system, Candescent employees, or any Candescent facility. Candescent is not responsible for any fees or charges associated with unsolicited resumes.